Operations Manager

2 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Ryan Recruitment Full time

Rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference
- Join an organisation that values and respects its staff and the amazing work they do
- Showcase your exceptional people leadership skills

LifeLinks is contracted by the Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People to facilitate Disability Support Services for people aged between 0-65 years who have an intellectual, physical, sensory or neurological disability (or combination of these) and their families/whānau/aiga/care givers. Their services are provided to users/tangata whaiora and their families/whānau who reside in Canterbury, South Canterbury and the West Coast.

As Operations Manager, you will provide leadership to the delivery team, along with strategic and operational management to ensure LifeLinks continues to meet contractual obligations to guarantee disabled people receive the highest standard of service in ways that best suit their individual values, aspirations and outcomes.

Your key result areas will be:

- Oversee service delivery, business development and sustainability within a culture of continuous improvement
- Build effective relationships and partnerships with a range of key stakeholders
- Create an organisational culture that is positive, effective, supportive and attracts and retains skilled and experienced staff
- Encourage a culture of staff wellbeing and safety in all operational areas
- Ensure financial stewardship within the approved budget and provide reporting for contract monitoring purposes
- Undertake other duties in consultation with the General Manager and Managing Director

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following:

- Previous leadership experience, especially within the health and disability sectors
- Ability to mentor and inspire a passionate team through clear and competent decision making and a collaborative management style
- Experience in managing human resource functions i.e., performance planning and development, disciplinary procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking skills
- A high level of negotiation and conflict management skills.
- An appreciation of social/legal issues relevant to people with disabilities.
- The ability to build and maintain good networks internally and externally.
- Willingness to promote LifeLinks' vision, mission, and values
- A professional qualification in management, health and/or social services is desirable

his is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to further their career in a challenging and rewarding environment working closely with an extremely passionate team. In return you will be offered an attractive salary and the use of a company vehicle.

All applicants must be a NZ Resident/ Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit. You must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.


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